Type: Battery Powered, Fixed-Slide, Electric Pistol Model: Glock 18C Gun Dimensions: Length: 201mm Height: 105mm Width: 30mm Weight: 678g Battery: 7.2V 200mAh Ni-Cd “Micro-Battery” Special wall charger included. Muzzle Velocity: 210FPS Hop-Up: Adjustable Magazine Capacity: 30

Overview:
A new, totally redesigned, fixed-slide electric pistol released by Tokyo Marui. Performance and operating mechanics are night and day difference when compared to Tokyo Marui’s previous electric blowback pistol line. The Glock 18C actually has a miniature mechbox inside.
Power comes from a new “Micro-Battery” that uses a contact tab (similar to those on cordless drills), eliminating the need for wires or plugs. The battery is located directly underneath the barrel, housed in the bottom front portion of the lower receiver.

The on/off switch is actually the right side take down tab. Inside the gun, there is a large switch that pushes the battery out of the gun. Included with the battery is a new wall charger. Charging time is approximately 45 minutes, and there seems to be an automatic cut-off on the charger. A small red light on the charger switches off when finished.

Considering the small size of the battery pack, it can maintain a decent amount of runtime, approx 750 shots/ 25 mags.
The mechbox is located in the grip of the gun. The gears inside the mechbox are all metal construction. They basically look like scaled down parts one would normally find in a stock mechbox from Tokyo Marui. There is a small motor, a series of 4 gears, and a piston/cylinder set.
The magazine is a detachable type that will hold 30 bb’s. It is very slim and a player could easily hold a bunch of extra mags without taking up much space. There is a dial-type adjustable hop-up located on the left side under the slide. Unlike gas guns the G18 can be shot without the slide so adjusting the hop-up is very easy.

Capabilities:
Consistency is the thing for this new gun. Very solid and surprising shot groupings on both semi- and full-auto firing. Velocity is on the lower side (about 210fps). Far stronger than the previous Electric Blowback pistols, but weaker than traditional gas pistols. A very surprising performance feature of this gun is the almost flat firing trajectory. With help from the hop-up, distances around 120 feet have been measured.
The full-auto rate of fire clocks in at 11rds/sec. During firing, the Glock sounds more like an AEG than anything else, with a very strong air pop. Unlike the EBBs and minis) Nothing toy-like about this gun. It’s almost like shooting an MP5.
An interesting and fun alternative to the traditional gas pistol, the Glock 18C would no doubt be a very good choice for indoor and close-quarters games, and is still decent for outdoor use. Although lacking the power of gas guns, it more than makes up for this in accuracy and shot groupings.
 

Semi Auto, 8m, .20g BB

Full Auto, 8m, .20g BB, R.O.F. 11rd/s

Upgrade Accessories:
As of this writing, there are only two aftermarket accessories available, both made by Marui.
The first to arrive will be a High-Capacity Magazine, second will be a larger battery pack (that will look like a tac-light). Currently there are no performance upgrades for the Glock, although if this gun is well received, that could very well change.

News from Grant:
Since writing this review many Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan companies have produced upgrade parts including mini battery adapters, bearing/bushings, springs, spring guides, piston heads and cylinders. Outer accessories such as silencer adapters, scope rails, and longer barrels are also available in Asia and soon the US. More is on the way.

Editorial Note:
Tyler Woo has been involved with survival games since 1991 and has been modifying and repairing airsoft guns for over 8 years. He is very proficient in repairing and upgrading sniper rifles and gas guns. In 2003, he opened his own store called Impact Games. You can visit his store at:
Impact Games
98-027 Hekaha Unit3-19
808.488.4120